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Movie poster: Zero Motivation (2014)
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Zero Motivation

2014 · 97 min Drama Comedy
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

Filmmaker Talya Lavie steps into the spotlight with a dark comedy about everyday life for a unit of young female Israeli soldiers. The human resources office at a remote desert base serves as the setting for this cast of characters, who bide their time pushing paper, battling for the top score in Minesweeper, and counting down the minutes until they can return to civilian life. Amidst their boredom and clashing personalities, issues of commitment—from friendship to love and country—are handled with humor and sharp-edged wit.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title אפס ביחסי אנוש
Year 2014
Country Israel
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director Talya Lavie
Runtime 97 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (66 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Talya Lavie constructs her narrative on the stark contrast between military monotony and the emotional whirlwinds of her characters. She relies on precise mundane details and sharp dialogue, exploring how confinement amplifies every human connection.

What lingers after the credits is a bittersweet aftertaste, as if you've just completed your own tour of duty. The film leaves a subtle, acrid trace, prompting both smiles and reflection. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Talya Lavie

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Best watched with friends to collectively laugh at the recognizable absurdities of service life.

🎭 Cast

Dana Ivgy

Dana Ivgy

Zohar

Nelly Tagar

Nelly Tagar

Daffi

Shani Klein

Shani Klein

Rama

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Heli Twito

Livnat

Meytal Gal

Meytal Gal

Liat

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Tamara Klingon

Irena

Yonit Tobi

Yonit Tobi

Tehila

Yuval Segal

Yuval Segal

Boaz - The base commander

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Elad Semama

Meir

Moshe Ashkenazi

Moshe Ashkenazi

Eitan

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